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About this place
Choosing a cream soda at Kingyo Cafe starts with its colour. The menu offers green (melon), red (strawberry) and blue (Blue Hawaii). One diner who tried the blue soda, served in a glass reminiscent of a fishbowl, said its flavour made as much of an impression as its appearance. Another order came with a little goldfish-shaped jelly on top of the ice cream. The fun of choosing a colour gets a distinctive Kingyo Cafe touch.
A coffee float is another option, with diners noting the eye-catching fishbowl glass and goldfish jelly. It puts coffee at the centre for anyone in the mood for something other than a brightly coloured soda, while still making room for a sweet treat alongside. Fondant chocolate cake is one choice; diners have described it as rich, sweet and delicious. Cheese toast, enjoyed by one diner with a cream soda, offers a sweet-and-savoury contrast. There are different ways to make a break of it, whether you fancy a snack with your drink or a light bite.
The setting itself is another part of the appeal. Diners have described spending a quiet moment among retro objects and goldfish, making it a place to pause and watch the fish. The distinctive atmosphere, with antiques and mystery novels on display, may be another reason to choose Kingyo Cafe.
